We are using the haltech boost control solenoid. I'm leaving the nitty gritty stuff in the hands of my very capable mechanic haha.
Excited for the first start up on Monday!
2 reasons: Placing the BOV near the turbo is to prevent compressor surge and we thought, if we ever need to go to engineering (if I get yellow stickered etc.) and plumb back, its a lot easier to plumb it back on the passenger side.
Here's another photo from another angle. its pretty far away from the wheel.
Update
Muffler is manufactured and sent to Perth.
Next week we will be replacing all the fluids, installing the Red Optima battery and the muffler. First start is expected end of next week or early December.
More progress shots.
Whats left:
-Finish off the exhaust (trying to decide what muffler to use)
-Order Bosch 1650cc
-Install the hicas delete kit
-Replace all the fluids
-First Start
Update:
-Fuel tank is in with the frenchies kit and the fuel lines are completed
-cooler pipes, catch can and pod filter pipe is all painted in gloss black for that clean blackish look
hey mate, I know you have! you've helped me with this build as well (especially with identifying whether I had the long or short nose crank collar) appreciate the help🙏
My mechanic's welding skills are on point. Hoping to get the car before xmas so I can start on prep on the rest of the body and paint it during my xmas break!
UPDATE:
FPR2000 is installed.
Haltech Flexfuel sensor is installed.
Catch can and the pod filter pipe will be painted gloss black this week so the engine bay should look a little more nicer.
Hi mate,
Here's the results and the process;
1) Empty the old fuel and dispose
2) Degrease the fuel tank inside out
3) Pressure wash is multiple times
4) I put in 12l of bleach and shake the fuel tank to make sure it reaches everywhere
5) Left it overnight and came back the next day and pressure washed it again, and again and again lol
6) Air dryed
7) Cleaned the outside of the tank and give it a fresh coat of satin black paint
So yesterday I've started cleaning the disgusting fuel tank..
Here's some pictures of the finished product. (Unfortunately, I didn't take any before pics)
Could do 4' as well but I personally prefer the 3.5'. I think for the power I am chasing which is mid to high 400 kw's. You have a valid point tho.
In my opinion, no need to overkill.. the car will be run on E85 most of the time even tho we're going with a flex fuel set up, so we don't see the need for a 4' to chase a few extra kw's. I think it all comes down to personal preference and the power you'd like to achieve.
UPDATE;
Ordered the Frenchies baffled twin pump fuel system kit including 2x Walbro 460 pumps.
I think we are tracking well to finish the car early December.
What is remaining;
-Complete the engine bay (fittings, hoses, catch can set up etc)
-Plumbing is still on going
-Frenchies system to go in
-Custom 3.5inc exhaust to be made and fitted
-DYNO
Very nice car man! I drove a few and always liked how they drive.
Only downfall is the maintenance of the car as I feel like the engine bay is too cramped.
PROGRESS:
Fab work is going well.
Ordered the following parts:
-Haltech flexfuel sensor, oil pressure, fuel pressure etc sensors
-FPR2000
-Will be ordering the Frenchies baffled in tank twin pump set up this week.